UW Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention
FOR RELEASE April 29, 2015 Data Show Program Reaches Every County MADISON—The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has handled 250,000 calls, a milestone for the free service that started in May 2001 to help Wisconsinites quit smoking or chewing tobacco. In 2014, the Quit Line processed more than 10,400 calls. For county-by-county call volume data, visit …
FOR RELEASE Contact: Chris Hollenback, 608-262-3902 ch3@ctri.wisc.edu Tobacco Quit Line Celebrates 250,000 Calls Data Show Program Reaches Every County MADISON—The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line has handled 250,000 calls, a milestone for the free service that started in May 2001 to help Wisconsinites quit smoking or chewing tobacco. In 2014, the Quit Line processed more than …
UW-CTRI Research Director Dr. Tim Baker has been named the recipient of the 2016 Ove Ferno Award, honoring scientists who have made groundbreaking advances in clinical research. The award recognizes those who have made a significant impact on the understanding of nicotine addiction and treatments to help patients quit tobacco use. Baker will receive the award next …